6 Delicious Summer Smoothies for Gut Health - Recipes (2024)

Does summer have you craving the taste of the tropics?

Look no further!

With vibrant ingredients such as mangoes, pineapple, and watermelon, these smoothies are bursting with the summer flavors you’ve loved since childhood.

And not only are they delicious, but they’re also packed with nutrients and probiotics to support your digestion and keep you feeling your best.

Whether it’s for a refreshing breakfast, pre- or post-workout hydration, or just a cool afternoon treat, these simple summer smoothie recipes are deliciously quick, nutrient-rich options.

Grab a straw and get ready to savor a sip of sunshine! Here are our favorite summer smoothies for gut health and wellness.

1. Berrylicious Summer Smoothie

Light, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, summer strawberries play a starring role in this smoothie recipe from Just Thrive.

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Ingredients:

• 1/2 frozen banana
• 1 c frozen strawberries
• 1 c liquid of your choice (coconut milk, water, or your preference)
• 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
• Contents of 1 Just Thrive Probiotic capsule
• 1 tbsp almond or peanut butter

Directions:

• Line your glass with almond butter (or other nut butter of your choice).
• Place food/liquid ingredients in the blender.
• Open the probiotic capsule and sprinkle contents into the blender; discard the capsule.
• Blend and enjoy!

*If you’re in a hurry, you can add the nut butter to the rest of the ingredients in the blender.

Benefits:

We all like a little “sweet treat” every now and then! This delicious smoothie tastes like a milkshake, but it’s loaded with nutrients—and their benefits.

• Along with their distinctly tropical flavor, bananas are filled with potassium and other nutrients that help with heart and digestive health, weight control, and more.
• Strawberries are an important source of antioxidants and immune-supporting vitamin C.
• Nut butters are packed with nutrients, including protein, vitamins and minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. And their high protein and fiber count keeps you feeling full and energized!

2. Sunshine Smoothie

There’s only one way to describe this scrumptious gut health smoothie: it tastes like sunshine!

Ingredients:

• 1 c frozen mangoes
• 1 c frozen strawberries
• 1 c frozen pineapple
• 2 c orange juice (vitamin D fortified)
• Contents of 1 Just Thrive Probiotic capsule

Directions:

• Add all of the frozen ingredients and juice to your blender.
• Sprinkle the contents of the probiotic capsule on top.
• Blend until fully pureed.
• Smile, sip, and enjoy!

Benefits:

With a wide assortment of great-for-you fruits, this smoothie fills your cup with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other essential nutrients.

• Mangoes are a tropical dream for your health; just one mango contains 67% of your daily vitamin C.
• Pineapple has an impressive array of benefits; just one cup contains 88% of the US RDA of vitamin C! Along with its antioxidant properties, it also supports bone health, metabolism, and digestive function.
• And orange juice isn’t just for flavor; studies show that orange juice fortified with vitamin D is just as effective as taking a supplement.

3. Superhero Green Smoothie

No vacation, no problem! Sip into paradise with this tropical green dream smoothie.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 c of frozen mango
• 1 banana
• 2 handfuls of spinach
• Vanilla Greek yogurt (or go dairy-free with coconut-based vanilla)
• 1 c oat milk
• 1 c ice
• Contents of 1 Just Thrive Probiotic capsule
• Contents of 2 Immunity Plus capsules

Directions:

• Place the first 6 ingredients in your blender.
• Open capsules and sprinkle contents over the ingredients.
• Blend and enjoy!

Benefits:

Glow from the inside out with the combined power of spore probiotics, antioxidants, and an abundance of nutrients.

• A superhero smoothie requires a superfood ingredient, and spinach is it! It’s low in calories and fat but contains an incredible number of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
• Greek yogurt and the spore probiotic capsule combined in one smoothie = a gut-supporting powerhouse!

4. Refreshing Watermelon Smoothie

Is the heat getting to you? Cool off with this ultra-hydrating smoothie, perfect post-workout or on a scorching summer day.

Ingredients:

• 2 c chopped watermelon
• 1 medium banana
• 1 c fresh or frozen strawberries
• 1/2 plain Greek yogurt
• Contents of 1 Just Thrive Probiotic capsule
• A drizzle of honey (optional)

Directions:

• Place fruit and yogurt into the blender.
• Open the probiotic capsule and sprinkle contents into the blender; discard the capsule.
• Drizzle in agave syrup or honey for sweetness (if needed).
• Sip and smile!

Benefits:

Blend your way to a taste of summer with our sweet and creamy fruit fusion! Featuring hydrating watermelon, it’ll keep you cool regardless of the thermometer.

• Juicy watermelon is incredibly hydrating, thanks to its high water content. It also contains a higher concentration of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that protects your cells from oxidative stress, than any other food.
• Honey is a natural sweetener with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties. Local honey can help manage seasonal allergies. However, honey can still be high in sugar, so use sparingly.

5. Green Dream Breakfast Smoothie

Taste the tropics in every creamy, dreamy, green sip!

Ingredients:

• 1 c frozen pineapple
• 1 frozen banana
• 2 c fresh spinach
• 1 ripe avocado, cubed
• 1 c almond milk (or other milk of your choice)
• Contents of 1 Just Thrive Probiotic capsule

Directions:

• Place ingredients in your blender.
• Open the probiotic capsule and sprinkle contents into the blender; discard the capsule.
• Drink your delicious breakfast!

Benefits:

This smoothie delivers a heaping dose of spore probiotics, vitamins, and healthy fats in every sip you take.

• Along with the benefits mentioned above, using frozen bananas gives this recipe it’s appealingly thick, creamy texture. And freezing bananas is a great way to keep them from going bad. Just peel, split into chunks, and store them in your freezer.
• Avocados have too many benefits to mention! The nutrients in an avocado can improve your mood, protect your heart and brain health, keep your skin looking youthful, and more. Plus they’re packed with filling fibers, making this smoothie a great breakfast choice.

6. Pitaya (Dragon Fruit) Probiotic Smoothie Bowl

We wrap up our gut-supporting summer smoothie recipes with a tropical swirl in a bowl—slightly thicker, but just as deliciously good for you!

Ingredients:

• 1/4 c coconut milk
• 4 frozen bananas
• 1/2 c frozen pitaya (dragon fruit)
• Contents of one Just Thrive Probiotic capsule
• Fresh kiwi and dark chocolate (optional)

Directions:

• Combine milk and frozen ingredients in the blender.
• Open the probiotic capsule and sprinkle contents into the blender; discard the capsule.
• Blend until smooth and creamy.
• Add fresh kiwi and dark chocolate for garnish and added flavor, if desired.

Benefits:

Grab a spoon and dive into this dragon fruit delight! Its energizing properties make it perfect pre- or post-workout, in the morning, or any time you need a tasty pick-me-up.

• Dragon fruit plays the starring role here, with its high concentration of antioxidants and vitamin C. It’s also an excellent source of fiber, which keeps you feeling full and helps with weight management. Plus, those fibers serve as fuel for the probiotics, feeding them and encouraging their growth.
• Coconut milk is a delicious dairy-free alternative to milk, with added benefits such as anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-microbial properties.
• And one of our favorite indulgences, dark chocolate, is surprisingly healthy, too! It’s loaded with minerals that can support your immune system, promote healthy teeth and bones, and help you sleep better.

Final Thoughts

Keep cool and support your gut health with these delicious summer smoothies!

Their fresh, natural ingredients are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and nutrients—supporting your overall health and well-being all summer long.

But which is the most potent gut health smoothie? That’s the best part: they’re all great for your gut health!

If you’re drinking your smoothies for gut health, the addition of spore probiotics ensures that you’re getting a burst of probiotic goodness in every sip.

Each capsule of our Just Thrive Probiotic contains four powerful spore probiotic strains. Spore probiotics are naturally equipped with an endospore shell that protects them from the bile, acids, and enzymes they encounter on their way to your gut microbiome, where they’re guaranteed to “arrive alive.”

All you have to do is open one capsule, sprinkle it into your blender, and enjoy the benefits of your favorite gut-healthy smoothie.

Delicious, refreshing, and great for your digestive, immune, and overall health… you’ll be sipping your way to wellbeing all summer!

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